Self Study CLE Resources

Indian Legal Program Conference Proceedings are available on DVD for purchase by parties wanting to study Indian Law on their own and for attorneys wanting to earn full Interactive CLE Credits towards their annual MCLE requirements of the State Bar of Arizona and self-study credits for other bar associations.

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The extreme poverty found on most reservations today threatens their very existence as the permanent homelands of Indian families and tribal governments. As a consequence, improving economic conditions on reservations is one of the most important issues facing tribal governments and communities today.

Sustaining the Reservation: Creating Tribal Economies continued the conversation and explore viable solutions how tribal governments and tribal citizens can create sustainable economies that will help them preserve their reservations as permanent homelands for their families, governments, and cultures.

This conference brought together cutting-edge scholars, tribal leaders, and officials, economic development planners, attorneys, and others to explore this important topic.

Who attended: Tribal leaders and employees, attorneys, economic development planners, investors, and anyone who cares about the future of tribal communities.

Interactive Proceeding on DVD coming soon. This conference qualifies for 5.0 general CLE credits available for State Bar of Arizona

The Legal Landscape of Tribal Renewable Energy Development CLE Conference on DVD

November 21-22 2013 Memorial Union, ASU Tempe

The Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, and the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Indian Energy, are co-hosted this conference about the legal issues and considerations for developing renewable energy projects in Indian Country.

Panel Session topics included:

Federal Indian laws and regulations on leasing, right-of-ways, including the HEARTH Act and Tribal Energy Resource Agreements

National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act

State jurisdiction and taxation

Transmission, including the power marketing authorities and legal authorities at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Contracting considerations for leases, development agreements and power purchase agreements

Co-hosted by the Indian Legal Program and the Native American Bar Association of Arizona

This conference offered a survey of issues in land use, family law, administrative law, criminal law, Navajo law update, Navajo Fundamental Law and ethical issues in government. Ideal training for tribal court advocates, tribal court practitioners, tribal court prosecutors, tribal court defenders, tribal council members, Indian law attorneys and attorneys practicing on and near the Navajo Nation Reservation, tribal liaisons, government legislators, Navajo Nation Bar members, law students, as well as teachers/professors and students of American Indian studies.

Conference Proceedings for interactive CLE credit now available on DVD. This conference qualifies for 6.0 general CLE credits and 2 Ethics credit hours for State Bar of Arizona.

Can International Law Support Changes to Federal Indian Policy? Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples CLE Conference on DVD

Friday, April 19, 2013 Armstrong Hall, Arizona State UniversityKeynote Speaker: S. James Anaya, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesIn 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, formally recognizing the legal rights of indigenous peoples. Three years later, the U.S. announced its support for the Declaration, reversing its prior opposition to this historic international document. This interdisciplinary conference will reflect on the development of the Declaration and consider how international law and the Declaration can be used by indigenous people and others in the United States to develop a more just federal Indian policy for the future.This conference was Free and Open to the Public. For attorneys wanting to earn Interactive CLE credits please complete order form at top of webpage. Download conference materials, agenda and speaker biographies at: conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/drip/View the video-proceeding of this event at:http://law.asu.edu/undrip2013. Conference Proceedings for interactive CLE credit now available on DVD. This conference qualifies for 5.0 general CLE credits available for State Bar of Arizona.

Navajo Nation Law 2012 CLE Conference on DVDSponsored by: Indian Legal Program and NABA-AZFriday, November 30, 2012Armstrong Hall, Arizona State University

This conference covered a survey of ethical, social, cultural, employment, economic development, political and legal issues affecting the Navajo Nation. It is ideal training for tribal court advocates, tribal court practitioners, tribal court prosecutors, tribal court defenders, tribal council members, Indian law attorneys and attorneys practicing on and near the Navajo Nation Reservation, tribal liaisons, government legislators, Navajo Nation Bar members, law students, as well as teachers/professors and students of American Indian studies.

This conference qualified for up to 6.25 hours of general CLE credit in Arizona and was approved for 6.40 general CLE credits by the New Mexico MCLE Board.

Indian Law Ethics CLE Conference on DVDDecember 2, 2011
Armstrong Hall, Arizona State University

This program covers ethical issues confronted by tribal in-house attorneys, firm attorneys, and federal attorneys. In addition to speaker presentations, it includes an in-depth question and answer session exploring important ethical and professionalism issues.Topics Include:

• Ethical Issues from the Perspective of a Tribal In-House Attorney

Thomas L. Murphy, Gila River Indian Community

• Ethical Issues from the Perspective of a Law Firm Attorney

Roxann Gallagher, Sacks Tierney PA

• Ethical Issues from the Perspective of a Federal Attorney

Diane J. Humetewa, Arizona State University

• Panel Discussion – Important Ethical and Professionalism Issues

Myles V. Lynk, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

Thomas L. Murphy, Gila River Indian Community

Roxann S. Gallagher, Sacks Tierney PA

Diane J. Humetewa, Arizona State University

Moderator: Diandra D. Benally, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

This event qualifies for 3.0 CLE interactive credit hours for Professional Responsibility / Ethics Credits in Arizona, and self-study credits for the New Mexico MCLE Board.

Arizona Indian Water Law 101 CLE Conference on DVDFriday, October 21, 2011
Armstrong Hall, Arizona State University

A concise survey of the basic issues in Arizona Indian Water Law. Perfect training for young lawyers, attorneys new to the practice area, tribal council members and students.

Topics Include:

Introduction to Indian Water Law in the Southwest

Indian Water Rights – Case Law

Origins of Indian Water Rights Settlements

The Water Settlement Process

Current State of the Colorado River

Tribal Perspectives on the Impact of Settlements Panel

The live conference qualified for up to 6.5 general CLE credits for State Bar of Arizona, California, and New Mexico. The proceedings may qualify for full interactive CLE credit for the State Bar of Arizona. The maximum number of self-study credits allowable is determined by your specific bar association.

Treaty to Trust to Carcieri: The Economic Future for Indian Lands CLE Conference on DVD Thursday, April 28 & Friday, April 29, 2011
Memorial Union, Arizona State University

This conference tackled the critical issues Indian tribes face when deciding on the best use of lands.

Tribes have a unique relationship with their land and community. A tribe’s land is a connection to its past and a key to its future. The land cradles their culture and history, but must also provide for current and future generations. Internal and external stakeholders debate the best use of the land. If tribes look to the federal government to help them protect their land, they also accept the federal government as a participant in their future economic endeavors.

The speakers at this second annual Tribal Economic Development Conference explored the history of Indian lands, the current policy affecting their future, the cultural issues that must drive decision-making, and the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision Carcieri v. Salazar, which limited the number of tribes that could receive federal protection over their land, or have their land held in trust. Speakers analyzed the economic impact of tribal land decisions, such as the costs and benefits of taking the land into trust. Other speakers shared methods that have helped them find economic success on lands within their reservations.

The Indian Healthcare Improvement Act reauthorization and National Healthcare Reform legislation. What are the changes that were made and how are these reconciled with the policies of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

Healthcare Administration: What are the changes in IHS policy, and how is this affecting choice of tribal governments to enter into 638 contracts or compacts regarding healthcare?

Relevant changes to Medicare/Medicaid programs and eligibility.

Expansion of services through Health Centers’ access to mental and behavioral health services.

Conference Proceedings & Conference Materials now available for Self-Study on DVD for Windows®, Mac®, and Linux.

The live conference qualified for up to 4 CLE general credits for the State Bar of Arizona. New Mexico State Bar approved 4 CLE credits.The maximum number of self-study credits allowable is determined by your specific bar association.

Conference Proceedings & Conference Materials now available for Self-Study on DVD for Windows®, Mac®, and Linux.

The live conference qualified for up to 8 CLE credits. The Navajo Nation Bar Association approved the live conference for up to 8 CLE credits including 2 hours of Navajo ethics. New Mexico State Bar approved 7 CLE credits. The maximum number of self-study credits allowable is determined by your specific bar association.

This conference brought together elected and community leaders from Indian country, financing and energy industry experts, and those in academia to chart a course that will allow tribes to increase their leverage now and create sustainable energy economies for the future. Participants and presenters discussed strategies to promote investment and prepare tribes for a transition into sustainable energy economies. Conference attendees examined the economic and cultural issues associated with large-scale build-outs on tribal lands. The conference inspired attendees to envision the future of tribal energy economies and convened those who can contribute to achieve that success.

The live conference qualified for up to 10 CLE general credits. The maximum number of self-study credits allowable is determined by your specific bar association.

Indian Country's Winning Hand: 20 Years of IGRA CLE Conference on DVD

October 2008
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino, Scottsdale, AZ

A balanced twenty-year retrospective of the successes, failures and impact of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

This commemorative two day conference examined the history, implementation, and the impact of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) through the eyes of tribal leaders, scholars and those who were there when the IGRA became law in 1988.

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was enacted in 1988, and in the following 20 years Indian gaming has grown dramatically. Prior to the enactment of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Indian gaming was a $200-million industry. The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) recently announced that net revenues from Indian Gaming generated $26 billion in revenues in 2007. How has the IGRA changed Indian Country? How has it affected tribal government relationships with the states, with the federal government and with tribal members.

The conference agenda included over 50 top policymakers, legislators, scholars, tribal attorneys, and tribal leaders who came together from across the nation to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Fountain Hills, <st1:state w:st="on">Arizona, to participate in academic paper presentations and panel discussions.

The conference will be of interest to tribal leaders, tribal attorneys, tribal, state and federal government regulators, legislators, and policymakers, casino developers, casino and gaming industry management, students of Indian law, and American Indian Studies faculty and students, as well as anyone interested in the history, implementation, and social/economic impact, and the future of gaming in Indian Country.

The conference video proceedings on DVD will be accompanied with the printed Conference Materials, as well as Supplemental Materials on CD.

The live conference qualified for up to 13.75 CLE general credits. The maximum number of self-study credits allowable is determined by your specific bar association.